As Christmas and New Year approach, I’d like to express my gratitude for the support of my Thai language students throughout the years. Many have remained friends long after our lessons concluded. I began teaching Thai in 2005 when I first moved to New York. It was an opportunity to experiment with second language acquisition theories I’d studied in graduate school, combining them with my experiences among American friends in both the States and back in Chiangmai.

The upcoming year marks the 18th year since I began offering Thai lessons. I am immensely grateful for this journey. I want to extend my warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May you have a wonderful time celebrating with your friends and family. I’m currently working on writing some posts and plan to post more frequently in 2024. Stay tuned!

Chiang Mai, January 2023